Mid-luxury sedans: The money class - Consumer reports
The Infiniti M35 is a class leader in our tests of mid-luxury sedans. But the other big news is that two versions of the freshened Mercedes-Benz E class are close in its rear-view mirror, with the new diesel-powered E320 BlueTec and its gasoline-powered twin, the E350. We tested the rear-wheel-drive base M35 as an... (See Infiniti M35: Still the one to beat , available to subscribers. The Mercedes-Benz E320 is the first of a new wave of "clean diesel" cars that we've tested. (See " The Lexus GS 450h hybrid vs Mercedes-Benz E320 diesel ," available to subscribers, for a comparison of the E320 and Lexus GS 450h Hybrid. ) For this mid-luxury group, we also tested the freshened BMW 535i, now powered by a new twin-turbocharged engine. the redesigned Volvo S80. and the Lexus GS 450h. Prices for this group range from $45,305 for the Volvo to $60,172 for the Lexus. We tested two wheel-drive versions. Many mid-luxury models also provide agile handling that adds a sporty dimension to their character. The Infiniti M35 illustrates the range of driving characters you'll find. Source: www.consumerreports.org
